We have here on offer, the 1951 Festival Of Britain King George VI, Five Shillings (One Crown) - Original Issued Box - XF+/AUNC / Scarce

Festival of Britain Crown Piece

The first English Crown piece was minted in 1551.400 years later, on the occasion of the Festival of Britain, the Royal Mint has issued a Crown piece, bearing on its edge 1851-1951 in Roman numerals, and a Latin inscription CIVIUM INDUSTRIA FLORET CIVITAS -- "By the industry of its people the State flourishes".

Comings in original mint issued box nearly 65 years old, item is in an excellent state.